Site Supervisor

CLC, part of Axis CLC, is a national maintenance and refurbishment provider supporting clients across the healthcare, defence, leisure, heritage, commercial and education sectors. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we deliver responsive repairs, planned maintenance, compliance, decarbonisation and refurbishment services through a UK-wide operational network and long-established regional presence.

The Role

To provide primary support for the delivery of Transmission Line Tower Painting Projects. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager the Site Supervisor is responsible for the adequate supervision of projects of various sizes. This role requires the putting to work of operatives, resourcing and technical support for transmission projects.

This is a UK-wide role requiring regular travel across the country, including occasional overnight stays. All approved travel and accommodation expenses will be fully covered by the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pylon painting and QA (rigging) teams, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of work.
• Ensure compliance with H&S legislation, company policies, and client requirements, safety rules, and relevant legislation, including WAH, PPE, and CDM regulations.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, training, and competency support to the workforce.
• Manage incident reporting, safe systems of work, site inspections, inductions, and toolbox talks.
• Monitor work quality, maintain QA records, and ensure adherence to project specifications.
• Plan and coordinate work programmes, resources, materials, and equipment to maximise efficiency.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, landowners, and stakeholders to ensure timely project delivery.
• Produce progress reports, workforce documentation, and operational updates for management.
• Oversee plant, vehicle, and equipment maintenance and compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost-saving initiatives, and operational performance.

About You

• Strong leadership and workforce management skills.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation (CDM, WAH, PPE).
• Experience managing quality assurance and compliance processes.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, and develop teams.
• Strong reporting, record-keeping, and administrative skills.
• Competence in resource, plant, and material management.
• Commercial awareness with a focus on efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Technical knowledge of overhead line tower painting / overhead line construction (highly desirable) or utilities, construction, industrial maintenance environments experience.

What We Offer

• Salary up to £57200 depending upon experience
• Weekend Premium (where applicable)
• Annual Bonus Scheme
• Company Van + fuel card (business use)
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• 23 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Perkbox benefits worth up to £350 per year, including discounts, perks and wellbeing support
• 24/7 GP referral and wellbeing support service
• 1 paid volunteer day
• £2,000 refer-a-friend bonus after the referee passes probation
• Opportunities for development and progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

Joining Axis CLC means being part of a national team delivering essential services across housing, education, healthcare, defence and commercial property. We value reliability, quality and social impact, and offer meaningful work with real opportunities to grow.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC. We value diversity and are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know.